President Donald Trump (R-FL) is expected to appear Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 [2], on a syndicated radio program hosted by Michael Cohen [1].
The appearance marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two men. Cohen previously served as Trump's personal attorney and fixer before becoming a star witness against him in a New York court.
For years, the pair engaged in a public and bitter conflict. Trump once described Cohen as a "Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain" [1]. The rift deepened after Cohen cooperated with federal investigators, providing testimony that challenged the president's legal and business dealings.
This interview is being billed as a sign of rapprochement [1]. While the two have spent years as arch-nemeses, the decision to share a platform suggests a strategic or personal reconciliation.
Reports on the timing of the broadcast vary. The Associated Press said the appearance was expected on Thursday [1], while other reports said the interview had already occurred [1].
The program will air across Cohen's syndicated radio network in the U.S. [1]. It is the first time the two have collaborated on a public media project since their professional relationship collapsed and transitioned into legal warfare.
Neither the White House nor Cohen's representatives have provided a full list of topics for the discussion. However, the interview is expected to address the years of litigation, and personal attacks, that defined their public interaction.
“President Donald Trump is expected to appear Thursday on the radio show”
The reconciliation between Trump and Cohen is a notable political pivot, as Cohen's testimony was central to several legal challenges against the president. A public thaw suggests a possible settlement of lingering grievances or a mutual desire to pivot away from past legal conflicts for current political or professional reasons.
